Family & Divorce Solicitors in Stamford, Lincolnshire 

Child law can be one of the most highly emotional areas of divorce and separation law, and during these times of high tension can often result in decisions that are not in the best interests of the child.

We represent parents, grandparents and other extended family to help reach an amicable solution without the need for court intervention – keeping your overall costs and stress lower.

If your case cannot be resolved via solicitors or through mediation and must go to Court as a final resort, then our expert lawyers will let you know what to expect throughout the process and help you prepare for the proceedings.

If you require any legal advice regarding your children and need a strong legal representative to advocate for you, give us a call on 01780 484570 to request a private conversation with one of our family lawyers.

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One of the most complex aspects of family and divorce law is determining how shared finances and other assets of value (such as properties, cars, furniture, jewellery, pensions and business interests/assets) are divided between both spouses. There is also the issue as to whether a spouse is entitled to spousal maintenance payments from their ex-partner, or child maintenance if the parties share any children.

Our divorce solicitors can help address this issue and determine how your assets should be divided depending on the circumstances of your case.

Some of the factors a Court will take into account when determining what is a fair financial settlement to include:

• The length of the marriage
• If the marriage has produced children, their ages and specific needs
• The age and needs of both spouses
• The earning and borrowing potential of both spouses
• The standard of living enjoyed by the family.

Our divorce solicitors have represented clients from all economic situations; from high-net-worth families to stay at home parents. To discuss how we can help you reach a financial arrangement with your ex-spouse, call us on 01780 484570 for a private consultation with our divorce solicitors.

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If communication between you and your ex-partner has broken down or you are finding it difficult to reach an agreement on the division of your finances, property or if you are not able to reach an agreement in relation to any matters concerning your children, family mediation can be a valuable tool for reducing conflict.

Our family mediation services allows both sides to meet with a trained mediator, who will help both parties navigate the difficult decisions that follow a divorce or separation through open and honest communication. This method helps both parties reach an agreement that can then be formalised into a legally binding document.

Mediation not only saves families time and stress but provides a more cost-effective route than court intervention. It can help former couples build positive relationships that will move their lives forward. To find out more about our mediation services, speak to a member of our team by calling 01780 484570 or by filling out the contact form to arrange a call back.

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Parental alienation is defined as the deliberate psychological manipulation of a child by one of their parents in order to turn the child against the other parent – ultimately leading to a damaged relationship and eventual estrangement between them. Parental alienation is classified as a form of emotional child abuse and can have devastating effects on a child’s later life, which is why it is vital that you act quickly if you suspect your ex-partner of attempting to alienate your child against you.

Our family solicitors understand how important it is for a child’s development to have both parents present and can advise you of your options for putting a stop to the parental alienation (such as recommendations on court granted orders that you may be eligible for). To find out more, visit our Parental Alienation service page or get in touch with our team to arrange a consultation with our family lawyers.

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Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements are financial contracts that lay out what will happen to certain assets or finances in the event of a couple splitting up. Although it may feel unromantic to discuss the financial implications of a breakup with your significant other, it can be sensible to ensure that assets – such as property, inheritances, pensions or other items of value – and debts are secured in case a divorce or separation becomes contentious.

Prenuptial agreements (arrangements drawn up prior to a couple getting married) and postnuptial agreements (arrangements created by married couples) offer a level of protection and assurance that assets you have brought into a relationship remain in your ownership should a separation later occur.

Although nuptial agreements are currently not legally binding in England and Wales, there have increasingly been cases where the courts will consider them in their decisions during divorce proceedings – particularly if the agreement is up to date, drafted by a family lawyer and both parties received legal advice during its creation.

Our family solicitors have vast experience with drafting prenuptial and postnuptial agreements and have represented clients with multi-million-pound assets to smaller arrangements covering single property and inheritances. Read more about prenuptial and postnuptial agreements on our main service page or get in touch with our team to arrange a consultation with our family solicitors.

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If you have been impacted by domestic abuse or controlling and coercive behaviour during your marriage or relationship, we can help. There are actions we can take to try and secure legal protection for you .

Our family solicitors can work with you to apply for non-molestation orders (Court Orders that aims to protect you and your children against harm from your former partner) and occupation orders (Court Orders that aim to regulate the occupation of the home and its surrounding areas). Depending on the severity of your situation, these injunctions can be applied for swiftly to try to protect both you and any children you may have.

To discuss your case privately with one of our specialist domestic violence solicitors, call us on 01780 484570 or fill out the contact form below to have one of our team call back at a time that suits you.

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Going through a divorce is difficult no matter who you are. However, when dealing with a separation where one or both of you are from or living in different countries, the law and processes around divorce can be additionally complex and confusing. Our international divorce solicitors are experienced with resolving family law cases worldwide, including in Europe, the United States, Australia, the Middle East, Asia and Africa.

Often, the outcome of an international divorce is influenced by the country where petitions are issued. Divorce law varies from country to country; however, our lawyers will help you understand all your options so that you can act quickly to try and protect your position.

Our international divorce solicitors can help you and your ex-spouse come to arrangements on finances, child custody, relocation, cross border enforcement and much more. To find out more, visit our international family law service page or call 01780 484570 to speak directly to one of our lawyers.

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International travel often leads people from different countries to form relationships, marry and raise families. However, legal implications can arise if the relationship ends, minor children are involved, and one parent wishes to move to another country with the children of the family.

Our international family solicitors can help you and your ex-partner navigate the difficult conversations and processes involved when one of you is relocating abroad with a child; ensuring that both parents agree with the arrangement and that no party is at risk of breaking child abduction laws and regulations. In cases where an agreement can’t be met between two parents or mediation fails, then our solicitors can help you make an application to the courts – where a judge will examine your circumstances and the best interests of the child prior to making a final decision.

Our family solicitors have worked on a wide range of child relocation cases, from individuals wishing to return to their home countries with their children to those wanting to relocate for new relationships, economical or work-related purposes. To find out more about the law surrounding relocation with a child, visit our relocation with a child page or to discuss your case personally, speak to one of our team about a confidential consultation.

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Child abduction is when a child under the age of 16 is removed from the country where they reside without the consent of their parents or guardians. Child abduction and wrongful intention (where you keep the child in another country beyond an agreed period) are criminal offences that can lead to prosecution – regardless of whether the actions were ill intentioned or not. In most child abduction cases; the perpetrator is a parent of the child.

If you believe that your child is at risk of being abducted, then speak to one of our specialised lawyers as soon as possible. Our solicitors can make a Prohibited Steps Order application to the courts to prevent the other parent or family member from removing your child from the country. We can also make applications to put a ‘port alert’ on your child so that all ports of entry and exit to the UK are aware that your child cannot leave the country.

Our family solicitors can also help individuals whose child has already been abducted and those accused of child abduction. Read more below or arrange a private consultation with one of our solicitors to discuss your case in more detail.

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Collaborative law is an area of family legal practice that aims to resolve disputes between families and former partners in a non-confrontational manner and without the need for court intervention. This method not only helps families keep their legal costs down but is highly effective for improving familial relationships and finding effective solutions that work in the long term.

You can find out more about the collaborative law process on our Collaborative Law page. To arrange a mediation session with one of our family lawyers, speak to our Stamford team by calling 01780 484570.

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If you are looking to dissolve your civil partnership, then our family solicitors can help ensure that your dissolution application and other relevant documents are filled out correctly. We can also give you legal advice on dividing you and your ex-partners shared finances, assets, debts and on child custody arrangements.

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There are many reasons why people choose to change their name. Our family solicitors can do this for you through a Change of Name Deed.

Some of the reasons our clients come to our family lawyers to change their name include (but are not limited to):

• Divorce or separation
• Adoption
• Marriage
• To share the same surname as their children

Our family solicitors are also able to change the name of children. However, it involves a more complex process and the consent of all individuals with parental responsibility over the child. For more advice or to officially start the name change process, contact our solicitors on 01780 484570.

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